Engineering Analyst II

Job-ID Reference Engineering Analyst II (Data Governance)Houston, TX

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Data Governance Specialist supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of data governance to ensure the quality and democratization of the organization’s data assets, with a focus on the data used and maintained by the Data & Systems Strategy (D&SS) department. This position serves as a crucial liaison between the Asset Information Management team, field operations, engineering, Technical Information Systems, and compliance teams, promoting best practices in data management and fostering a culture of data stewardship across teams involved in asset management, operations, and compliance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESImplement and monitor data governance best practices, using established frameworks.Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, and accountability for asset data.Oversee data quality initiatives focused on pipeline asset information, including profiling, cleansing, and remediation activities.Ensure D&SS’s data management practices align with industry standards and best practices (i.e. ISO, ISA, CFIHOS).Develop and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation for asset data, aligning deliverables with enterprise-wide parameters and stakeholder work efforts, where applicable.Develop and maintain governance documents, processes, and digital workspace environment (SharePoint), including processes and workflows, related to asset-related nomenclature.Lead awareness sessions specific to data governance in the pipeline industry and facilitate working groups composed of cross-functional stakeholders.Monitor and report on data governance metrics and the effectiveness of implemented controls.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Information Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.4+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or relevant discipline within the energy sector.Familiarity with data governance frameworks and data quality tools.Familiarity of pipeline industry regulations (PHMSA), standards, and best practices for data management.Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication/presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and compliance.PREFERRED SKILLSExperience using and reporting from pipeline asset management systems, GIS, or records management platforms.Experience with SharePoint management (Design) and using PowerApps (forms and workflows).Experience with PowerBI.Knowledge of master data management (MDM) concepts and their application in asset-centric organizations.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, especially in the context of safety-critical infrastructure data.**All applicants must be able to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship of any type.#LI-AD1 BlackRock Resources